🌱 Why New Iberia officials shut down Fields Funeral Home last week

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In today's newsletter:

• Why New Iberia officials shut down Fields Funeral Home last week
• How a false gunman call shut down New Iberia’s hospital
• How close New Iberia’s Shoopman team came to a Hawg Fights win

Also on today's calendar: Writers Guild of Acadiana and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. New Iberia Funeral Home Ordered Vacated After Inspection (973thedawg.com) — City officials in New Iberia ordered Fields Funeral Home to vacate its building after inspectors reported serious sanitation problems and unsuitable operating conditions, including four bodies found inside. State regulators are now investigating the funeral home’s practices, and families who recently used the facility are being urged to contact state agencies with any concerns or questions.
   

2. False gunman report locks down New Iberia Medical Center (klfy.com) — A false report of an armed gunman briefly put New Iberia Medical Center’s main campus on lockdown Tuesday morning, drawing a large police response. Officers quickly searched the hospital, confirmed the 911 call from a patient was unfounded, and stayed on scene with staff until issuing an all-clear and resuming normal operations.
   

3. Cazelot drags in a big limit after his last-minute decision to fish Hawg Fight (thedailyiberian.com) — New Iberia angler Don Shoopman and his son Jacob narrowly missed third place in a tightly contested Hawg Fights bass tournament, finishing just 0.06 pounds behind the Youngsville team. The event at Bayou Benoit Landing drew 21 boats, with Parks fisherman Andre Cazelot winning thanks to a last‑minute decision to compete. Another tournament is set for May 20 at Lake Fausse Pointe.
   

4. Allain's initiative ushers in first-ever recreational alligator hunting season in La. (thedailyiberian.com) — Hunters in Iberia Parish and around New Iberia could soon apply for Louisiana’s first-ever recreational alligator season, with local properties falling into new harvest zones. Sen. Robert Allain III’s bill passed unanimously and is backed by Wildlife and Fisheries leaders. A lottery system will issue limited tags, and written public comments are open through June 26, 2026.
   

5. 15-year journey ends with a college degree for determined Northwestern State graduate (thedailyiberian.com) — A New Iberia native, Mitch Trahan, is finally earning his bachelor’s degree in unified public safety administration from Northwestern State University after 15 years of balancing classes with work and family. His long journey, supported by his wife and children, reflects the perseverance many local working parents will recognize as he continues advancing in emergency and safety leadership roles.
   

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📸 Around New Iberia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Iberia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• Pie Bar Live →
  Cane River Pecan Company Pie Bar, 254 W Main St, New Iberia
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• NISH Graduation
  Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560

Friday May 15

• DHS Graduation
  Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560

Tuesday May 26

• Writers Guild of Acadiana →
  6101 Johnston St, Lafayette
  6:00 pm

Friday May 29

• Freaky Friday the Musical →
  Iberia Performing Arts League, 126 Iberia St, New Iberia
  7:00 pm

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📣 New Iberia Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• GLC FARMERS MARKET →
  GLC NEW MEAT MARKET, 5856-5942 Loreauville Rd, New Iberia
  2:00 pm
• SMSH Senior Baccalaureate
  St. Martinville Senior High School Saint Martinville, LA 70582
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• NISH Graduation
  Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560

Friday May 15

• DHS Graduation
  Iberia Parish New Iberia, LA 70560
• Parish-Wide Graduation
  St. Martinville Senior High School Saint Martinville, LA 70582
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Super Saturday Downtown Shopping →
  Bird on the Bayou, 120 E Main St, New Iberia
  10:00 am

Saturday May 23

• MIDSOUTH FINEST SUMMER KICKOFF →
  Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass Hwy, New Iberia
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Gracie was LOST on May 11, 2026 in Iberia Parish, LA 70560 near L. Theriot Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Jefferson Island Road)
• La.Electric & A/C service LLC. Did an outstanding job removing my 27 yr old condenser and air handler units & installed a new Goodman condenser and air handler.They did some extra work raising my condenser unit 4" also installed a new drain system
  for air handler and a new Thermostat which I purchase through Cleco. When all said and done the price was lowered for purchase of my own thermostat… (Nextdoor Sugar Oaks Estates)

• The New Iberia Police Department confirmed a report of two masked gunmen inside Iberia Medical Center was made by a patient inside the hospital and... (X: YourNews15)
• NEW IBERIA May 12 Climate: High: 83 Low: 65 Precip:" Snow: Missing... (X: iembot_lch)

• DHL (Deutsche Post) posted a job opening for Inventory Control Clerk in New Iberia. Apply here.
• Louisiana Community and Technical College System posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty: Manufacturing Technology Instructor in New Iberia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Iberia here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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